Counter Sales Person

Join the UK’s Number One Trade Kitchen Supplier Join Howdens as a Counter Sales Warehouse Person and play a key role in the success of your depot. From first conversation to final collection, you’ll build customer relationships on the trade counter while keeping the warehouse organised, accurate and ready to go.

You’ll be the first point of contact for our trade customers understanding their needs, offering practical advice and turning conversations into sales. Behind the scenes, you’ll make sure stock is safe, well organised and ready for collection or delivery.

It’s a hands-on, fast-paced role where everything you do helps deliver a reliable service our trade customers depend on.

What we can offer you:

Competitive salary, brilliant bonuses and outstanding depot incentives

Training and ongoing development

Excellent pension plan with up to 12% company contribution

Up to 32 days annual leave per year including bank holidays.

Holiday entitlement rises with service

Generous staff discount on Howdens products

Buy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme
40 hour working week

No evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday working

Virtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family

What we are looking for:

A valid forklift licence is desirable.

Experience in a sales, retail or customer service environment

Motivated by driving sales and delivering excellent customer service.

Able to adapt quickly and manage a varied, fast paced workload.

Confident and friendly communicator who builds strong customer relationships.

Able to clearly explain products and solutions to trade customers.

Good understanding of stock control and health and safety

Strong attention to detail, especially when handling stock and maintaining accurate records.

Good literacy, numeracy and time management skillsA customer focused approach, with a friendly and professional attitude

Clear communication and strong organisational and planning skills

What you will be doing:

Selling the full range of products and services

Achieving and exceeding individual targets while supporting overall depot performance.

Processing orders, providing pricing and quotations, and managing delivery expectations

Generating and following up on leads to drive sales

Supporting the warehouse when needed to keep the depot running smoothly.

Maintaining a safe and compliant environment in line with health and safety standards

Unloading and checking accuracy of incoming stock deliveries in line with health & safety regulations.

Conducting daily checks on the forklift truck and other mechanical equipment.

Maintaining stock security on outgoing orders and deliveries.

Conducting weekly stock checks.

Rotating stock and keeping the warehouse clean, tidy, and well organised

Supporting deliveries, collections, and general warehouse activity

What it’s like to work here:

We take pride in getting things right first time for our customers

Everyone pulls their weight and supports each other as one team

It’s a busy depot, so we keep things simple, work fast and get the job done

We all play a part in the depot’s success and share in the team bonus

We build trust by doing what we say we will, every day

How to apply:

If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Counter Sales Warehouse Person, then we are keen to hear from you.

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive…